Would you like to feel better about making home improvements yourself? Perhaps you want to save a few bucks, or you simply want to retain full control of the work done in your house. No matter why you’re taking on a project, below are some excellent tips to make you as comfortable with your changes as possible.

Real Wood

If you can afford it, real wood floors are a better choice than laminate. Even though laminate does look like real wood, and in many cases it can be simpler to clean and take care of, but you cannot refinish these floors. In 10-20 years, you will find that your floors need to be replaced and cannot be refinished.

Demand a formal contract that is signed by both you and your contractor before any work is started. It is also wise to have the contract inspected by your attorney. You want …